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• Updated: Ronaldo scores 4 to give Portugal its 1st win in qualifiers

  07-10-2016 23:06
  
  AVEIRO, Portugal — It didn’t take long for Cristiano Ronaldo to give Portugal the boost it needed in European qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Ronaldo scored twice in the first four minutes, then added two others in the second half, to help the European champion rout nine-man Andorra 6-0 on Friday and earn its […]
  
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• Updated: US blames Russia for hacking political sites

  07-10-2016 23:02
  
  WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Friday blamed the Russian government for the hacking of political sites and accused Moscow of trying to interfere with the upcoming presidential election. Pressure has been mounting on the Obama administration to call out Russia for the hacking of U.S. political sites and email accounts. The hacking claim Friday was […]
  
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• Local networking companies grow with the cloud

  07-10-2016 22:58
  
  Abba Technologies Inc. is soaring high with its own cloud computing platform housed in Albuquerque. So is Ardham Technologies Inc., which, like Abba, manages its own cloud services from the OSO Grande Data Center near Sixth Street and Lomas Downtown. That contrasts with other networking design and management companies that have grown rapidly in recent […]
  
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• NCAA penalizes Ole Miss women’s basketball, track

  07-10-2016 22:51
  
  OXFORD, Miss. — The NCAA has penalized Mississippi for violations in its women’s basketball and track programs and placed the athletic department on probation through 2019. The ruling by the committee on infractions Friday also includes show-cause penalties for several coaches involved with the two sports, including a two-year penalty for former women’s basketball coach […]
  
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• Verizon cuts jobs in stores as wireless growth slows

  07-10-2016 22:50
  
  Verizon has cut jobs in stores across the country as it deals with increasing competition in the wireless industry. Union representative Tim Dubnau estimates that Verizon has cut hundreds or even thousands of jobs. Verizon spokeswoman Kim Ancin said Friday that stores will have fewer employees but refused to specify the size of Thursday’s layoff. […]
  
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• New: Trial dates set in Victoria Martens rape, murder case

  07-10-2016 21:04
  
  Trials in the Victoria Martens rape and murder case are set to begin in October 2017, Judge Charles Brown announced Friday at a scheduling conference. While the cases for Fabian Gonzales, Jessica Kelley and Michelle Martens are currently being handled jointly, attorneys indicated that they will move to have the cases severed. “I think under […]
  
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• 2 defendants in New York church beating case take plea deals

  07-10-2016 20:40
  
  UTICA, N.Y. — Two people have pleaded guilty for their involvement in a violent counseling session at their secretive New York church that left one young man dead and another severely injured. Traci Irwin and her son Daniel Irwin pleaded guilty Friday in Oneida County Court to two counts of unlawful imprisonment and are expected […]
  
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• Pueblo corp. going big on 12th Street development

  07-10-2016 20:27
  
  Estimated $95 million more in development planned for site
  
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• Breaking: BCSO: Missing 10-year-old boy found safe

  07-10-2016 20:16
  
  Sheriff’s deputies have found a 10-year-old boy who went missing Thursday near Coors and Gun Club, according to a Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman. Deputy Felicia Romero said Gabriel Davis, 10, was at his grandparents’ home and went to see a neighborhood friend around 1 p.m. Thursday in the Valley Gardens neighborhood near Coors and Gun Club. […]
  
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• Updated: Repeal or reform? Death penalty voter decisions for 3 states

  07-10-2016 20:12
  
  LOS ANGELES — California’s dysfunctional death penalty faces a fate in November that seems fitting: voters can put it out of its misery, or fix it so it does what it promises. The state is among three where voters will make decisions on capital punishment. California’s ballot initiatives — one would repeal capital punishment, the […]
  
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• Four gas balloons still flying in America’s Challenge

  07-10-2016 19:28
  
  After a one day delay, the first of the five teams competing in the America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race launched from Balloon Fiesta Park at about 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Four of those teams were still flying as of late Friday morning. A sixth team piloted by Mark Sullivan and Cheri White withdrew from the race […]
  
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• Federal jury convicts two in drug trafficking case

  07-10-2016 19:14
  
  LAS CRUCES — A federal jury on Thursday convicted two operatives in a drug trafficking ring that smuggled marijuana, heroin and cocaine from Mexico to Albuquerque and funneled proceeds south of the border. The jury in Las Cruces federal court found Amado Acevedo-Gonzalez, 36, a Mexican national, and Yolanda Rodriguez, 50, a U.S. citizen who […]
  
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• East Texas man convicted of killing 21-month-old child

  07-10-2016 19:02
  
  MARSHALL, Texas — An East Texas jury has convicted a 29-year-old man of capital murder for the death of his former girlfriend’s 21-month-old son. The conviction of Deterryon Tyrell Kelly carries an automatic sentence of life without parole. Jurors in Marshall in Harrison County deliberated about two hours before returning their verdict Friday. Kelly and […]
  
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• Cosmic aliens are coming soon to a Santa Fe school

  07-10-2016 19:01
  
    No sooner do we tell you about Meow Wolf’s major immersive performance experience for the month of October when we get an announcement that the art collective vibe is spreading to our public schools. Yup. Students are going to be working on an immersive installation at Nina Otero Community School. It’s a collaboration between […]
  
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• Updated: Kerry says Russia, Syria should face war crimes probe

  07-10-2016 18:49
  
  WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry called Friday for Russia and Syria to face a war crimes investigation for their attacks on Syrian civilians, further illustrating the downward spiral in relations between Washington and Moscow. Kerry said Syrian forces hit a hospital overnight, killing 20 people and wounding 100, describing what would be the […]
  
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• Rest of Beulah fire evacuees being allowed home Friday

  07-10-2016 17:40
  
  BEULAH, Colo. — The rest of the people evacuated by a wildfire that destroyed eight homes in southern Colorado are being allowed back home. Because of progress made fighting the Beulah Hill Fire, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says that they can return starting at 1 p.m. Friday. Authorities believe a Colorado Department of Transportation […]
  
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• Updated: Female sports pioneers carry message to Vatican conference

  07-10-2016 17:29
  
  VATICAN CITY — One in four IOC members are women, but only three are on the 14-member IOC executive board. Two out of 211 soccer federation presidents are female, and women are allotted only six quota seats on the 37-member FIFA council. A mere one of 17 are on UEFA’s executive committee. When female sports […]
  
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• Updated: Braves dismiss longtime pitching coach Roger McDowell

  07-10-2016 17:29
  
  ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have dismissed pitching coach Roger McDowell. The team announced Friday it had declined the 2017 option on McDowell’s contract, ending his stay with the organization after 11 seasons. The Braves have not made a decision on who will manage the team next season or the status of the remaining coaches […]
  
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• Updated: Backpage.com CEO accused of money laundering

  07-10-2016 17:29
  
  DALLAS — The Latest on the arrest of the chief executive officer of adult classified ad portal Backpage.com and the raid of his Dallas offices (all times local): 10:20 a.m. A Texas search warrant affidavit accuses the chief executive of Backpage.com of engaging in money laundering while operating the adult classified ad portal. The Dallas […]
  
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• Fort Worth woman charged in death of infant found under sink

  07-10-2016 17:29
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas — A 26-year-old Fort Worth woman has been arrested and charged with injury to a child by omission for the death three years ago of her newborn found hidden under a bathroom sink. Police spokesman Sgt. Marc Povero tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (http://bit.ly/2dAWkCG ) that Shaquita Galloway’s child died from what’s […]
  
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• Updated: Colorado woman completes 82-mile swim

  07-10-2016 15:02
  
  PHOENIX — A Colorado woman has completed an 82-mile swim across Lake Powell that took her 56 hours. Sarah Thomas tells The Associated Press she was exhausted and hungry after completing the swim. Thomas didn’t stop swimming or get out of water the entire time, allowing her to qualify for a record for an unassisted […]
  
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• Roswell police asking residents not to dress up as clowns

  07-10-2016 15:02
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. — Police in a southern New Mexico city are asking residents not to dress up as clowns and carry baseball bats around town amid a national “scary clown” craze. The Roswell Police Department said they have received several reports this week of clowns with bats walking around in the city. Authorities say it […]
  
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• Baylor student on bicycle fatally struck by car that fled

  07-10-2016 15:02
  
  WACO, Texas — Waco police say a Baylor University student was killed while bicycling with his girlfriend when a vehicle struck him and then fled. Police say that 19-year-old David Grotberg was hit late Thursday night. Police say witnesses told officers that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck […]
  
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• Arizona tribes awarded $6.8 million in federal grants

  07-10-2016 15:02
  
  PHOENIX — More than a dozen Indian tribes in Arizona will receive nearly $7 million in federal grant funding for public safety. Arizona U.S. Attorney John Leonardo announced Thursday that more than $6.8 million has been awarded to 14 tribes as well as associated law enforcement agencies. Leonardo says the grants will increase safety in […]
  
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• Phoenix police: Woman allegedly burns ex-boyfriend’s clothes

  07-10-2016 15:01
  
  PHOENIX — A Phoenix woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a pile of her ex-boyfriend’s clothes on fire. Phoenix police say 34-year-old Julianne Wooster is accused of arson and criminal damage. Court records show Wooster went over to her ex-boyfriend’s home last Saturday and used hairspray to help burn some of his clothes and […]
  
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• Real Estate Vocabulary

  07-10-2016 12:00
  
  Buyer’s representative / Buyer’s agent (Also known as a buyer’s agent) A REALTOR® hired by prospective buyers to work in the buyer’s best interest throughout the transaction. The buyer can pay the agent directly through a negotiated fee, or the buyer’s rep may be paid by the seller or through a commission split with the seller’s agent. Associate broker A real estate professional licensed […]
  
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• Prevent spots from staining

  07-10-2016 12:00
  
  We love our animals. They brighten our days, lift us up when our spirits are down, and make our homes feel complete. Unfortunately, accidents are inevitable and even the best dogs and cats will occasionally have an accident on your best area rugs. Below are a few quick steps you can take to help prevent damage and odor from pet urine. These steps can […]
  
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• Friday’s Balloon Fiesta events

  07-10-2016 12:00
  
    For the latest on conditions and updates from the Fiesta, download the Albuquerque Journal’s app. Today’s Schedule Morning Session 6:00 – Dawn Patrol, Laser Light Show 7:00 – Special Shape Rodeo™ Balloon Launch 8:00 – New Mexico Buick GMC Dealers Flying Competition 8:30-11:30 – AIBF Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations Evening Session 1:30 to 5:00 – […]
  
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• Updated: British pound’s 6 percent ‘flash crash’ baffles traders

  07-10-2016 09:26
  
  HONG KONG — The beleaguered British pound plummeted briefly to a fresh 31-year low Friday amid intensifying concerns about Britain’s exit from the European Union. The pound tumbled nearly 6 percent in early Asian trading, falling as low as $1.1789, according to FactSet data. The British currency, which had been trading at around $1.26 the […]
  
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• Updated: British pound shaken by 6 percent ‘flash crash’

  07-10-2016 09:26
  
  HONG KONG — The beleaguered British pound suffered a “flash crash” on Friday in which it briefly plummeted 6 percent within minutes to a new 31-year low, intensifying concerns about Britain’s exit from the European Union. The pound tumbled from $1.2600 to as low as $1.1789, a 6 percent drop in the space of two […]
  
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• Updated: Philippines tells US no joint patrols in South China Sea

  07-10-2016 09:24
  
  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine defense chief said Friday that he told the U.S. military that plans for joint patrols and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea have been put on hold, the first concrete break in defense cooperation after months of increasingly strident comments by the country’s new president. Defense Secretary Delfin […]
  
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• Updated: Matthew hammers Florida, begins dayslong beating of coast

  07-10-2016 09:24
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Hurricane Matthew’s howling wind and driving rain pummeled Florida early Friday, starting what’s expected to be a ruinous, dayslong battering of the Southeast coast. The strongest winds of 120 mph were just offshore, but Matthew’s wrath still menaced more than 500 miles of coastline. Two million people were warned to flee […]
  
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• Updated: A look at some of the most deadly US hurricanes

  07-10-2016 09:24
  
  Matthew could become the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in October 2005 if it maintains at least Category 3 status with winds of 110 mph or more. Current forecasts show Matthew — with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph — could bring heavy rain, powerful winds, storm surge […]
  
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• ‘Enter the Dojo’ webseries is just one of Matt Page’s projects

  07-10-2016 08:10
  
  Matt Page hoped for success when he created Master Ken and "Enter the Dojo."
  
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• Updated: Chemical weapon for sale: China’s unregulated narcotic

  07-10-2016 07:23
  
  SHANGHAI — For a few thousand dollars, Chinese companies offer to export a powerful chemical that has been killing unsuspecting drug users and is so lethal that it presents a potential terrorism threat, an Associated Press investigation has found. The AP identified 12 Chinese businesses that said they would export the chemical — a synthetic […]
  
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• Florida says no to Clinton request for more days to register to vote due to storm

  07-10-2016 07:23
  
  MIAMI — Florida rejected a request Thursday from Hillary Clinton’s campaign chief to extend the state’s voter-registration deadline due to Hurricane Matthew. “I’m not going to extend it,” Gov. Rick Scott told reporters in Tallahassee. “Everybody has had a lot of time to register. On top of that, we have lots of opportunities to vote: […]
  
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• Fentanyl suspected as cause of 20 deaths this year in New Mexico

  07-10-2016 07:15
  
  Illegally produced fentanyl, 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, is being sold in the U.S., federal officials warn.
  
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• Updated: Woman who has baby with mom’s womb: it’s ‘science fiction’

  07-10-2016 07:02
  
  BERGSHAMRA, Sweden — Emelie Eriksson has a bond with her son that hardly seems possible: She and her son were born from the same womb. Eriksson was the first woman to have a baby after receiving a uterus from her mother, in a revolutionary operation that links three generations of their family. “It’s like science […]
  
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• Updated: How a patient’s ‘crazy’ request for a new womb made history

  07-10-2016 07:01
  
  STOCKHOLM — When the young Australian cervical cancer patient learned she had to lose her womb in order to survive, she proposed something audacious to the doctor who was treating her: She asked if she could have a womb transplant, so she could one day carry her own baby. This was nearly two decades ago, […]
  
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• Updated: Haitians mass at US-Mexico border despite deportation policy

  07-10-2016 07:01
  
  TIJUANA, Mexico — A crowd of about 1,000 Haitians shouted and shoved at the door of Mexico’s immigration agency at the U.S. border, which has found itself an unhappy gateway for thousands of would-be migrants in recent months hoping to cross into the United States. They wrapped their arms around the waists of people in […]
  
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• JonBenet’s brother files defamation suit against pathologist

  07-10-2016 04:28
  
  DETROIT — The older brother of JonBenet Ramsey filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against a Michigan forensic pathologist who told a Detroit-area media outlet that Burke Ramsey killed his 6-year-old sister. The complaint alleges that Dr. Werner Spitz said in a Sept. 19 interview that 9-year-old Burke bludgeoned JonBenet to death in 1996. “Spitz made […]
  
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• MW football: Whose seat is hotter?

  07-10-2016 03:11
  
  It will be hot seat vs. warm seat on Saturday when coach Tim DeRuyter’s Fresno State Bulldogs play Brian Polian’s Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday in Reno, Nev. But which is which? DeRuyter, who took over the Fresno State program in 2012, was 20-6 overall and 14-2 in Mountain West Conference play his first two seasons. […]
  
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• Government to pick plans for displaced health law customers

  07-10-2016 03:00
  
  WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is worried that insurers bailing out of the health law’s markets may prompt their customers to drop out, too. So it plans to match affected consumers with remaini
  
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• Breaking: Northbound I-25 closed at Martin Luther King exit

  07-10-2016 02:35
  
  Northbound I-25 is closed at Martin Luther King for a fatal crash, according to Albuquerque police. Officer Daren DeAguero said the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. A woman possibly had one of her tires blow out and died from her injuries, DeAguero said. No other cars were involved, and the department’s Motors Unit is investigating. […]
  
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• Women’s National champ on America’s Challenge Team

  07-10-2016 01:38
  
  So far, it’s a good year for Austin balloon pilot Cheri White. She won the U.S. Women’s National Championships competition this week in her hot air balloon, and is now hoping to win the America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race with long-time flying partner Mark Sullivan. For her, gas ballooning “is about “flying over the earth […]
  
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• Updated: Husband fights for evidence to help US wife accused in China

  07-10-2016 01:13
  
  BEIJING — Nine days had passed since Jeff Gillis, at home in Houston, Texas, had last heard from his wife. During that phone call, she told Gillis she was extending her business trip in China, but he grew anxious. He filed a missing person’s report with U.S. consular officials whose response left him flabbergasted: His […]
  
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• Updated: LA sheriff’s sergeant killed answering burglary call

  07-10-2016 01:00
  
  LOS ANGELES — The man arrested for fatally shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff’s sergeant was identified Thursday as a convicted robber on parole. Trenton Trevon Lovell, 27, of Lancaster remained jailed without bail following his arrest Wednesday on suspicion of murder. Lovell is believed to have gunned down Sgt. Steven Owen, 53, as the […]
  
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• Updated: Obama honors Stanley Cup winners at White House

  07-10-2016 00:59
  
  WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama honored the Pittsburgh Penguins at the White House on Thursday for completing what he described as one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of the National Hockey League as they won their fourth Stanley Cup. Obama noted that he has now been able to celebrate with eight Stanley […]
  
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• Backpage.com raided, CEO arrested in Texas

  07-10-2016 00:57
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — State agents have raided the Dallas headquarters of adult classified ad portal Backpage and arrested Chief Executive Officer Carl Ferrer. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that adult and child sex-trafficking victims had been forced into prostitution through escort ads posted on the site. Paxton announced that Ferrer had been arrested Thursday […]
  
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• Updated: The Latest: Matthew heads for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

  07-10-2016 00:12
  
  WASHINGTON — The Latest on the U.S. presidential campaign (all times EDT): 5:55 p.m. Hurricane Matthew is scheduled to hit Donald Trump’s prized Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where the Republican presidential candidate often spends his winter down time and has held numerous campaign events. The club hasn’t opened for the season yet. But […]
  
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